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How can I find out if a unit is rent-controlled?

Most rental units in California are not rent-controlled. But if the unit is in a city with rent control, there may be many more protections in place for tenants that you should know about.

The best way to find out if rent control applies to a unit is to check with the city or county offices, with the local legal aid, self help center, or law library.

Or visit these websites:

• www.caltenantlaw.com/RCcities.htm
• http://www.housingrights.com/askhri/rentcontrol.htm
• http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Rent/other/other.html

Alert: The information at these websites may not be current, so be sure to also check with your city or county offices.

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